Compliance Program Management Lead

Compliance Program Management Lead

We're looking for a detail-oriented Compliance Transformational Program Lead to join our Legal, Enterprise Risk & Compliance team. This role is critical in scaling and managing key enterprise-wide compliance initiatives, with initial focus on Zip's SOX program across Group, US and ANZ regions. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across functions such as Finance, Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC), Credit, Data, HR and Technology, as well as external consultants to drive structure, clarity, and accountability for high-visibility risk and compliance efforts.

You'll bring deep experience managing cross-functional programs, strong executive communication skills, and the ability to navigate evolving regulatory and operational requirements with precision. This is a remote-first opportunity for US-based employees, with the option to work in-person at our Manhattan office.

Interesting problems you'll get to solve :

• Lead end-to-end execution of the SOX program across Group, US and ANZ entities, ensuring timelines, documentation, and control owner engagement are met
• Partner with internal stakeholders, as well as external consultants to coordinate readiness and response for control assessments and audits
• Develop, maintain, and socialize project plans, risk registers, and action trackers across multiple workstreams
• Provide structured, recurring program updates to senior leaders and governance forums
• Build operational reporting and dashboards to track remediation, readiness, and milestones
• Drive global coordination of compliance and risk initiatives, ensuring alignment across regions and functions
• Identify opportunities for automation and toolingleveraging AI where possibleto improve program delivery and reporting accuracy
• Support program intake, prioritization, and change management across the compliance portfolio
• Ensure documentation and records meet regulatory and internal policy requirements

What you'll bring to the team :

What you'll get in return :

Zip is a place where you'll get out what you put in. The newness of our sector means we need to move at pace and embrace change, and our promise to you when you join the team is that you'll feel empowered and trusted to make big things happen quickly.

We want you to feel welcome and as though you have the support to be yourself, and care for yourself at work. Because it's important to us that you make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, and be surrounded by smart, friendly people and leaders that have your back.

We think these are just some of the best things about being a Zipster. We will also offer you :

Zip is committed to a straightforward and transparent pay structure. The actual base salary will be determined by various individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, location, internal equity, as well as other objective business considerations.

The annual base Pay Range for this position is $144,000-152,000. This range reflects our US national compensation band (USN). Additional premium percentages may apply based on our tiered premium strategy.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and / or commission awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits.

If hired, employees will be in an 'at-will position' and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

Be a part of a team that reflects the diversity of our customers. We pride ourselves on being a workplace that provides equal opportunities to people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, veteran status, and everything else that makes you unique.

Equally, we're committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive. Please let us know if there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.

And finallyget to know us. Zip Co Limited (ASX : ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative, people-centered products.

Operating in two core markets - Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and the US, Zip offers access to point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants.

We're proud to be a values-led business and our values - Customer First, Own it, Stronger Together and Change the Game - guide us in everything we do.